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Amazon launches online pharmacy; COVID-19 test supplies strained — 5 supply chain updates
As the holiday season approaches, promising vaccine news from drugmakers AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna has been clouded by soaring COVID-19 case numbers. More than 187,000 new infections were recorded Nov. 19 in the U.S., putting continued strain on the healthcare supply chain. -
Medline making progress on North Carolina distribution center
Northfield, Ill.-based Medline Industries has made progress on a 1.2-million-square foot distribution center in Mebane, N.C., according to a Nov. 19 report from the Mebane Enterprise. -
The ASC supply chain landscape — 5 key insights
ASCs are rising in popularity among both patients and providers, and their various ownership models create unique challenges and opportunities for supply distributors, according to Jason Pedaci, chief commercial officer of specialty distributor Suture Express. -
8 ASC leaders on supply chain challenges
Eight ASC leaders shared their biggest supply chain challenges with Becker's ASC Review. -
Millions of COVID-19 tests go unused; Man allegedly failed to deliver $2.6M+ in PPE to hospitals — 7 healthcare supply chain updates
As COVID-19 cases soar, some healthcare organizations are running into challenges with securing, storing and utilizing necessary supplies, including personal protective equipment and COVID-19 tests. -
CVS Caremark adding 3 knee pain treatments to preferred formulary
CVS Caremark, which manages drug benefits for more than 40 million individuals, is granting preferred access to three Bioventus treatments for pain caused by knee osteoarthritis, according to a Nov. 10 announcement. -
ASC software providers merge businesses — 5 things to know
ASC software providers HST Pathways and Casetabs merged their businesses in a private transaction, according to a Nov. 10 announcement. -
Supply costs climb for independent physician practices — 6 insights
The pandemic has driven up supply expenses for the owners of small physician practices, including Milwaukee-based family medicine specialist Barbara Hummel, MD, according to a Nov. 9 USA Today report. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Consider where you’re storing common items to improve compliance
“The use of protective equipment in the procedure area seems easy to accomplish, but I’m often surprised to find that facilities aren’t utilizing their PPE properly or in the most effective way”, shares Helene Levenson, RN, BSN, Senior Consultant of Clinical Operations at Cardinal Health. -
Smith+Nephew expands care management platform for ASCs
Smith+Nephew added patient selection and care pathway tools to its care management platform for ASCs, the company announced Nov. 5. -
Medline responds to feedback on plans for Louisiana distribution center
Northfield, Ill.-based medical supply company Medline Industries adjusted its plans for a distribution center in Hammond, La., according to a Nov. 5 report from The Daily Star. -
McKesson's proactive approach to drug supply constraints: 3 insights
Healthcare supplier McKesson formed a Critical Care Drug Task Force to proactively manage pharmaceutical supply constraints during the pandemic, according to an Oct. 27 announcement. -
How ASCs can address burnout: Q&A with Cardinal Health’s Marvella Thomas
Burnout is one of the most pressing issues facing ASCs, especially in response to the pandemic. However, leaders do not always know what steps they can take to help their clinicians and staff reduce burnout and its effects. -
Medtronic expands ENT portfolio with acquisition, FDA-cleared device
Dublin-based Medtronic expanded its ENT portfolio by receiving FDA clearance of its NIM Vital device and acquiring Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Ai Biomed Corp., according to an Oct. 29 press release. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: When adding a total joints program, look at your supplies and equipment needs first
When it comes to analyzing resources needed to implement a total joints program, ASCs should look at their equipment and supplies first to determine what they will need. This requires speaking with stakeholders to understand the details of the surgery, including what physical positions the patient will be in during surgery, and if they have the right tools or tables currently. -
A closer look at Smith+Nephew's digital care management solution: 2 experts discuss
Smith+Nephew's new ARIA Digital Care Management Solution is designed to help clinical teams streamline patient selection and care coordination, which are key components of any successful outpatient total hip and knee program. -
Medical device supply chain recovery: 5 professional strategies
Supply chain recovery will require a collective focus by industry professionals, according to a recent survey by Supplyframe. -
5 top medical device supply chain concerns
The consequences of tariffs on China are top of mind for supply chain industry professionals, according to a recent survey by Supplyframe. -
When will the medical device supply chain recover? — 6 predictions from industry pros
It could take years for medical device supply chains to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, most industry professionals said in a recent survey by Supplyframe. -
PPE shortages compound physician burnout, stress — 4 study takeaways
Shortages of personal protective equipment are a significant contributor to burnout and stress among physicians and other healthcare professionals, according to a Medscape survey of 7,414 respondents in eight countries.
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